Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2020 The Upper Arlington Wall of Honor program provides an opportunity to reflect on our community’s blessings by identifying and recognizing the many talented former residents who were dedicated to their community, the region or…
In addition to hosting the year-round drop-off unit for prescription drugs, UA’s Police Division also participates in fall and spring Drug Take Back events, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Mark your calendars to stop by the Municipal…
Another spectacular showing is expected as fans, volunteers and donors turn out to watch an impressive 12,000 full- and half-marathon runners breeze through Central Ohio on the morning of Sunday, October 20 for the annual Columbus Marathon. For those looking…
As our community’s magnificent trees begin their transformation from hues of green to gold and red, the time is almost upon us for finding our rakes and beginning the seasonal chore of clearing our yards of leaves. The City stands…
Over the course of the summer, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department has been planning for the replacement of the playground at Reed Road Park. Through this process, resident feedback was gathered through a serious of activities: a survey regarding…
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Smith Nature Park on Fishinger Road, the Upper Arlington Civic Association’s Golden Bear Scare is back and ready to give kids a fright night to remember. From 6:30-9 pm…
Thanks to the work of local historians and authors, Diane Kelly Runyon and Kim Shoemaker Starr, awareness has been raised in the community about a former slave, Pleasant Litchford, who lived in the area and made great contributions to the…
The City’s emergency dispatching provider—the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC) at the City of Dublin—has enhanced the level of service our emergency responders can provide to residents by becoming a Smart911TM agency. Smart911TM is an online tool enabling residents…
A series of rules and guidelines to prevent ethical violations are in place for employees of the City of Upper Arlington and for candidates running for office. Please read on for an overview of the permissible activities of City employees…
Please be advised of the following park maintenance updates: The pedestrian bridge that goes over a creek at Northwest Kiwanis Park will be out of commission for a short time period (starting on September 4) to replace several deteriorated boards.…
Where do we go from here? I don't know. Ok. So, these are not the most inspirational words from your brand-new City Manager. Please, bear with me for a minute. Upper Arlington has been my family home for over 13…
As we head into an election season with five candidates running for three City Council seats and four candidates vying for three spots on the School Board, there’s a lot to be informed about. To help you in your decision-making…
One of the best ways to celebrate all that the fall season has to offer is by attending UA Parks & Recreation’s annual Fall Fest, held this year at Fancyburg Park on Sunday, October 6, from 1-5 pm. This popular…
We are officially into the fall election season. For a community of residents who take their yard signs seriously to show support for candidates or issues, now’s a good time for a friendly reminder on political signs. First, here’s an…
Fall might be around the corner, but with warm weather days staying longer than expected, our friends at Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD) want to remind you of a few simple housekeeping items to help with your backyard…